4310 3pt problem!!

[darrensrq]

the lever that controls the 3pt hitch will no longer stay where i put it,i move it backwards to lift box blade let go and it quickly drops the blade! how can i retention it /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[beenthere]

Welcome to the forum.

Look closely and see where the friction plate is with adjusting bolt.

 

[darrensrq]

i must have to take off the seat and seat pan to see it

 

[darrensrq]

this is normal for it to loosen up after a while?

 

[beenthere]

Not likely normal, but things happen. I believe if you tighten the lock nut, you will be find it will fix it, as long as one of the friction washers (think they are called belleville washers) is not 'broken'.
Can you tell us the history of this? Just suddenly started? always done it? happened gradually from new? Did you buy the tractor new? how many hours? any repair on the rockshaft system?
These things help respond to the problem.

 

[darrensrq]

has 190 hr and just suddenly happened,after 3hr diggin my lake

 

[beenthere]

May be more than just tightening the lock nut. Looking at the mechanism on that control linkage will/may show where the problem is at. Curious as to what you find out.

 

[beenthere]

Any solution to your problem yet?

 

[BenderKC]

I have the same problem with my 4310. Was fixed once by the dealer at 100 hour service. Now back with 220 hours.

 

[LAXPatrick]

Anyone able to fix this themselves? Mine just started showing this problem...

Darn 3 point "oozes" down, won't stay put.

Thanks!

LAXPatrick